VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the African Scientific Institute (ASI). The information on this form will allow us to help you find the best volunteer placement. Please complete all sections that apply.

Name: Address:
City:

State: Zip: Email:  

Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell:

Best way to contact you?
Female: Male: Date of Birth:

VOLUNTEER INTERESTS – Please indicate below your areas of volunteer interest.

Advisory Board – This is the leadership body of ASI.

Communications Committee – assist with ASI communications, website content, public relations, community relations (draft idea)

Fundraising – assist with foundation, corporate, and individual giving

Job Seekers Network – focus on support for nonprofit job seekers, including networking events and CompassPoint workshops

Membership Committee – be a part of the initial membership launch through recruitment, creation of materials, membership events, etc.

Mentoring Committee – create opportunities for nonprofit professionals to network and share experiences to strengthen the sector through mentoring relationship development and peer mentoring

Nomination Committee – recruit, screen and interview committee and AB candidates for volunteer placement

Socials Committee – plan the ASI social events including the annual bash to build community among nonprofit professionals

Special ASI Projects – work on short term projects such as planning the annual bash, speaking at events, facilitating volunteers, etc.

Technology – get ASI information out with website development, listserv management and add your own creative ideas for communication.

AVAILABILITY – Let us know the times you are able to help

Note: Most committees meet on evenings or weekends

Weekday Mornings – indicate any days NOT available:

Weekday Afternoons – indicate any days NOT available:

Weekday Evenings – indicate any days NOT available:

Weekends

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT – Let us know how long you would like to volunteer

Short Term (less than 6 months)

Long Term (more than 6 months)

On call as needed for Projects

EMPLOYMENT

Full Time

Part Time

Self Employed

If employed: Name of Employer/Position

Not currently employed

SKILLS

Accounting

Bilingual – indicate language(s)

Board Membership

Budgeting

Data Entry

Donor Relations

Editing

Event Planning

Grant Writing

Graphic Design

Fundraising

Law

Marketing

Media/PR

Organizational Expansion

Politics

Program Management

Public Speaking

Research

Training

Translation – indicate language(s)

Volunteer Management

Volunteer Recruitment

Web Design

Workshop Design

Workshop Facilitation

Writing

QUESTIONS

Are you a member of the ASI list?
  Yes   No 

1. What is your ideal volunteer position with ASI and why?

2. What would you like to gain from volunteering with ASI?

3. How did you hear about ASI?

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION – Please indicate who we should contact in case of an emergency

Name Phone Number(s)( ) Relationship to you

· I am aware and acknowledge that the volunteer work I am performing for ASI is confidential and may involve trade secrets, confidential and proprietary knowledge, donor data and other intellectual information belonging to ASI. Information may be released only by signed authorization or by due process of law.

· I certify that all information provided is true and complete. I authorize ASI to verify information provided. I understand that omission or falsification of information is grounds for refusal of my volunteer service or for my dismissal from volunteer service upon discovery.

Signature Date

NEXT STEPS

1. Please fill out this form to the best of your ability
2. Submit this form to ASI
3. ASI will contact you to discuss specific volunteer roles available and you can get started.

Thank you for volunteering to support the growth, learning and development of young nonprofit professionals.